All Access Practice with JB Clarke

Product Description

Gain insights into the practice structure, tempo and key coaching points of one of the top DII programs in the nation

Learn how to challenge your players with progressions that move seamlessly from one drill to the next

Get the "Naz" drill, an uneven build to a ride drill that teaches stick work, looking for the uneven situations, and riding

See a 3v2 clearing drill that forces the clearing defense to throw over-passes and to use the goalie

with J.B. Clarke,Limestone College Head Men's Lacrosse Coach;Back-to-Back NCAA D-II National Champions ('14-'15); 2016 NSILA D-II Coach of the Year;5 straight Conference Carolinas Regular Season & Tournament Champions; 200+ career wins;has coached in the NCAA Final Four at the D- I, II and III levels

Head Coach J.B. Clarke gives an all-access look at proven techniques and philosophies as his team prepare for another season. Coach Clarke's explanations will help you appreciate the reasons each drill and exercise is used in the practice. As coaches explain proper technique and their proven philosophies, you will understand what each drill will accomplish.

Practice 1The first practice session begins on the field with partner passing. In an effort to challenge players, each partner in the passing lines has a ball, which is passed simultaneously to their partners. When both players are each passing a ball, more focus and concentration is required to correctly time throws between the players.

After a quick run and stretches, practice moves to team drills. Beginning with a 2-on-2 drill, two sets of players recover a ground ball. Defensively, the expectation is to double the ball. Offensively, players need to recover the ground ball and then move it effectively through the double coverage to score.

The 2-on-2 progresses to various man-up drills. Each drill focuses on a narrow set of specific conditions and includes a specific set of restrictions. This might include limiting the field size or limiting where players can shoot from or move to.

Coach's MeetingWatch as Coach Clarke and his staff construct a practice. The "all access" nature of this presentation is underscored by the candid discussions of the coaching staff. Not only does Coach Clarke discuss the mechanics of each drill, he also explains why it's being run and how it fits with the goals of the practice session. The goal is not to become better at performing the drill, but to become a better lacrosse player by applying learned skills to game situations.

Coach Clarke's commentary is as useful as watching the drills themselves. Viewers get a unique insight into not only the practice itself but the planning, coaching tips and constant assessment that is going on during the practice.

Strength TrainingMoving into the weight room, Curt Lamb, Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at Limestone College, explains the use of multi-joint movements to make lacrosse players stronger and more powerful. Olympic motions as well as ground-based movement encompass the majority of the lifting exercises. All of the weight room exercises were chosen for their maximum impact specific to lacrosse players. As a whole, the exercises are meant to facilitate strength and conditioning while also helping to minimize injuries.

Practice 2Practice two begins on the field with the Gaffney Cup, a small-sided game exercise. Designed to be a customizable scrimmage, the Gaffney Cup is primarily an offensive drill that encourages competitiveness. The rules can be changed to force certain behaviors such as insisting on a pass before shooting on net, not allowing the ball handler to run with the ball or it can be used as a reward to allow players to play longer. This is a fun exercise that lets players try things they may not feel comfortable trying in other practice settings. As a coaching tool, it gives coaches the opportunity to evaluate players in a less structured setting.

On-field practice continues with scoring drills. In the Georgetown Prep scoring drill, players shoot from three different positions at five-yard increments. This drill is used to encourage specific habits.

The Fire drill works on defensive communication. Working from various defensive formations, the goalie calls out "here's the ball" and after the slide, returning to the loc